The Black Cats have picked up some decent results recently, having beaten Wigan Athletic, Fleetwood Town and Crewe Alexandra in recent weeks.
But what are the bookies saying about the Black Cats' chances of winning the play-offs should they finish in the top-six? And how has that changed since Sunderland’s draw against Lincoln City last Saturday?
Here, we take a look at who bookmakers SkyBet are tipping gain promotion to the Championship as play-off winners this season:
Odds are correct as of March 17.
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9. Sunderland
Sunderland were 4/1 to win the League One play-offs according to bookmakers SkyBet before the latest results. Now they are 9/2. Photo: Alex Burstow
10. MK Dons
MK Dons were 4/1 to win the League One play-offs according to bookmakers SkyBet before the latest results. Now they are 9/2. Photo: Pete Norton
11. Sheffield Wednesday
Sheffield Wednesday were 11/4 to win the League One play-offs according to bookmakers SkyBet last week. Now they have shifted to 5/2. Photo: George Wood